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2. Wandering (dementia) - Wikipedia

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   Wandering occurs when a person with dementia roams around and becomes lost or confused about their location. It is a common behavior that can cause great risk for the person, and is often the major priority (and concern) for caregivers. It is estimated to be the most common form of disruption from people with dementia within institutions. [1]

3. Wandering can be deadly for the growing number of US ... - AOL

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   Wandering is often triggered by restlessness, boredom, fear, or agitation. Alzheimer's patients may not be aware of their surroundings, which puts them at risk of getting lost, falling, or even ...

4. 8 Signs It’s Time for Memory Care - AOL

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   While wandering is a normal part of dementia, seniors with advanced dementia can sometimes become disoriented and wander far from home without realizing it. ... though the severity of aggressive ...

5. Tangential speech - Wikipedia

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   It is less severe than logorrhea and may be associated with the middle stage in dementia. [1] It is, however, more severe than circumstantial speech, in which the speaker wanders but eventually returns to the topic. [3] Some adults with right hemisphere brain damage may exhibit behavior that includes tangential speech. [4]

6. Doctors Say This Nighttime Behavior Can Be A Sign Of Dementia

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   Also known as “sundowner’s syndrome,” sundowning is a set of symptoms or behaviors that can be seen in some people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s ...

7. Sundowning - Wikipedia

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   Sundowning, or sundown syndrome, [1] is a neurological phenomenon wherein people with delirium or some form of dementia experience increased confusion and restlessness beginning in the late afternoon and early evening. It is most commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease but is also found in those